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  Web-based Information Exchange and Information Services Concept to Support the Exchange of Newborn Screening Information Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation U.S. Department of Health and Human Services December 1, 2009 The views expressed in this report are solely those of the authors, and do not necessar

Pharmaceutical companies conduct clinical trials for many reasons. The most obvious goal of clinical trials is to demonstrate safety and efficacy to gain Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval. FDA provides guidance to developers about what constitutes acceptable clinical trials and appropriate outcomes. Improving the drug development process

Antibacterial resistance is a growing global problem.  At least 2 million people in the U.S. acquire serious infections with bacteria that are resistant to one or more of antibacterial drugs designed to treat it.  Despite the potential of new antibacterial products to reduce the social burden associated with resistant infections, development of